In this episode of Icons of Naples, Kristen Weardon sits down with Don Hunter, a former Collier County Sheriff, whose leadership helped guide Naples through decades of growth, change, and challenge.

From arriving in Naples as a young boy in the early 1960s to serving over 20 years as Sheriff, Don Hunter shares firsthand stories of how this once small coastal town evolved into one of Florida’s most sought-after communities. This conversation goes beyond history—it’s about leadership, community, public service, and the people who built Naples from the ground up.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

“The Naples proper built upon the good aspects of a social grouping: academics, social awareness, and want to do better.” — Don Hunter.

Thank you to our location sponsor, Feel Amazing Spine and Joint Institute, for allowing us to record in their space.

Thank you to our technology sponsor, Robert of Philadelphia, for making this podcast possible.

Thank you to 239 Live Productions for their editing services.